31 August 2014

Hi Brevet riders,
We are getting a great response to next years brevet - so that is very exciting.
Just a couple of things:
1. Yes we are running Brevette again next year (the smaller 700km brevet) - sorry we were supposed to add that into the last post but forgot.

2. We are currently setting up a new facebook page - once we have this up & running we will let you know so you can 'Like' us & keep up to date with any brevet news.

3. I have had some emails from people who are looking for training buddies for weekend missions, if you are keen to meet like minded brevet riders for training sessions - feel free to email me & I can put you in touch with anyone in your area who has contacted me..kiwibrevet@gmail.com

19 August 2014

Whether you are an old hand or a new brevet
adventure rider … its only 6weeks until daylight savings & 24weeks to the
start of the Brevet – yahoo

Hi there we are Jo & Scott Emmens…. And
we are the new official planners of the 2015 brevet.

Both Scott & I have ridden the Kiwi
brevet 2 times – in each direction, we both have a huge passion for cycle
touring & brevet style rides.

So we are super excited & amped to be
organising the brevet this time around as we have both loved the adventure this
ride brings to people.

Photo thanks to Pete Griffin

With only 6 weeks until daylight saving (which
also means warmer weather) I hope you are all starting to think about your
brevet training & all the fun weekend adventures ahead to get prepared for February.

Scott & I have been reading all the
feedback from this year’s brevet & we are starting to look at the course.

We have some other brevet riders who are
suggesting small amendments to the course to make it more enjoyable, so we are
busy in discussions with them to design the best course for everyone.

We will be keeping the course pretty
similar to the 2014 route – but we will be running it in reverse.

Over the next few weeks / months we will
start posting links to blogs of other riders doing awesome cycle adventures, we
will be posting gear lists, & other fun bit & pieces to keep you
interested.

But 1st if you have not already
please take the time to read the blogs attached to the Kiwi brevet page & get
a feel for what is in store for you & get you super excited about the
adventure ahead.

By reading these you will learn a lot of
tips & tricks to riding a brevet & finishing successfully.

Also top tips on the best places to
stop…camp…eat…sleep… etc.

So if you have any questions or suggestions
please don’t hesitate to contact us at

The route

An 1100 and 600 km bicycle brevet around the top of the South Island - with as much off road riding as possible.

Event creator Simon Kennett rode the 4000 km Great Divide in 2008 and decided to replicate the experience in New Zealand. This is the original kiwi brevet that spawned several other brevet throughout the country.